What do you mean by “built”? When it comes to airframes and acceptable aerodynamics (meaning not among the most efficient) many countries can built them by themselves. It realy isn’t that big of a deal. But, when it comes to getting an efficient platform and indigenous engines (at least a competitive one), well, yes, that pretty much leaves only Airbus and Boeing. Look at the Russian airliners. They undoubtably have lot more experience than China. They even have competivitive engines, but still not competitive enough. It’s the whole package that matters. Maybe China can start with an inefficient (if we’re talking about indigenous here) military design…that won’t be surprising.

uh oh, you’ve just angered some people who are adamant that the indigenous industry is capable of building something on par to large western aircraft in quality, let alone Russki aircraft. Too bad so few realized that even when domestic companies had the choice, they knew which aircraft they preferred, and it certainly isn’t indigenous.

Correct me if I’m wrong, but dosent AMRAAM have a slightly bigger range than MICA?

It’s also at least 200 pounds heavier than the Mica, me thinks that extra weight does have some factor in range.

I´m not sure F-18; but not at least in this peruvian “C” bird ….

you’re right, Flex probably answered it better 🙂

the best I’ve gotten are pornographic text messages and ring tones.

OKB yakovlev looks to be a good buy 🙂

The Ultimate Reply to Your Question in regards to Rafale vs Eurofighter!!!

The dissonance in capabilities between the two aircraft are so minimal that it is easily negligible by pilot skills, which is and should be the important factor between the two.

Given the history and current profile of pilots today, we can be safe to assume that:

1. French Rafale pilots will be quick up into the air with a availability rate, and will quickly set their aircraft to afterburner as they flee hastily away from the enemy.

2. British Typhoon pilots are courageous, however cuts made by politicians have resulted in reductions of no gun and no missile, leaving them only with dumb bombs and fuel tanks as weapons.

3. German Typhoon pilots are currently on a labor strike and are unlikely to go up into the air.

4. Italian and Spanish pilots are too busy making love to show up to work.

based by this, you have nothing but losers i’m afraid 🙁

Medical symptoms
Erectile dysfunction is characterised by the inability to maintain erection. Normal erections during sleep and in the early morning suggest a psychogenic cause, while loss of these erections may signify underlying disease, often cardiovascular in origin. Other things leading to erectile dysfunction are diabetes mellitus (causing neuropathy) or hypogonadism (decreased testosterone levels due to disease affecting the testicles or the pituitary gland).

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Medical diagnosis
There are no formal tests to diagnose erectile dysfunction. Some blood tests are generally done to exclude underlying disease. Studies have shown that male circumcision may result in an increased risk of impotence (Palmer). [1] (http://www.cirp.org/library/complications/palmer/) This has also been verified in China. [2] (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14979200&dopt=Abstract)

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Pathophysiology
Penile erection is managed by two different mechanisms. The first one is the reflex erection, which is achieved by directly touching the penile shaft. The second is the psychogenic erection, which is achieved by erotic stimuli. The former uses the peripheral nerves and the lower parts of the spinal cord, whereas the latter uses the limbic system of the brain. In both conditions an intact neural system is required for a successful and complete erection. Stimulation of penile shaft by the nervous system leads to the secretion of nitric oxide (NO), which causes the relaxation of smooth muscles of corpora cavernosa (the main erectile tissue of penis), and subsequently penile erection. Additionally, adequate levels of testosterone (produced by the testes) and an intact pituitary gland are required for the development of a healthy male erectile system. As can be understood from the mechanisms of a normal erection, impotence may develop due to hormonal deficiency, disorders of the neural system, lack of adequate penile blood supply or psychological problems.

A few causes of impotence may be iatrogenic (medically caused). Various medications intended to control blood pressure or to modify central nervous system response, may inhibit erection by denying blood supply or by altering nerve activity. Surgical intervention for a number of different conditions may remove anatomical structures necessary to erection, damage nerves, or impair blood supply.

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Treatment
Treatment depends on the cause. Testosterone supplements may be used for cases with hormonal deficiency. However, usually the cause is lack of adequate penile blood supply as a result of age-dependent damage of inner walls of blood vessels. Previously, medical substances (e.g. apomorphine) were directly injected into the erectile tissue of penile shaft to treat impotence. In some cases refractory to the medical treatment, a penile implant (penile prosthesis) could be advised. After the discovery of orally active agents that increase the efficacy of NO, which dilates the blood vessels of corpora cavernosa, more conservative methods started to be used.

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PDE5 Inhibitors
The prescription PDE5 inhibitors Sildenafil (Viagra), Vardenafil (Levitra) and Tadalafil (Cialis) are prescription drugs which are taken orally. They work by blocking the action of PDE5, which causes cGMP to degrade. cGMP causes the smooth muscle of the penis to relax, allowing the corpus cavernosum to fill with blood.

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PT-141
The new drug PT-141 does not act on the vascular system like the former compounds but increases sexual desire and drive in male as well as female. It is apllied as a nasal spray PT-141 and works by activation of melanocortin receptors in the brain.

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Ginseng
A double-blind study appears to show evidence that ginseng is better than placebo: see the ginseng article for links and more details.

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Enzyte
Enzyte is a product that has been advertised by saturation coverage on television channels such as Court-TV. However, the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) about Enzyte for deceptive advertising. It is manufactured by Berkeley Nutritionals, which is alleged to be the subject of an investigation by the Attorney General of Ohio and the defendant in class-action lawsuits.

Enzyte is a supplement that claims to increase the frequency of erections of the male penis or libido. Commercials for Enzyte are shown regularly on television. These commercials feature a man named Bob who never stops smiling, apparently because he had taken Enzyte and improved the size of his sex organs. The commercials are riddled with symbolic phallic imagery, e.g. golf clubs, remarkably tall glasses of iced tea, and a hose spraying barely a trickle of water (carried by someone who doesn’t use Enzyte).

The effectiveness of Enzyte is in dispute. Some medical professionals in fact advise against taking Enzyte, saying that it can lead to damage. The Center for Science in the Public Interest have urged the Federal Trade Commission to disallow further television advertising for Enzyte due to a lack of proper studies supporting claims. Enzyte maker Berkeley Premium Nutraceuticals, Inc., is currently under a class action lawsuit for false advertising.

Enzyte is said to contain: Tribulus terrestris; Yohimbe Extract; Niacin; Epimedium; Avena sativa; Zinc Oxide; Maca; Muira Pauma; Ginkgo biloba; L-Arginine; Saw Palmetto. Other ingredients: gelatin, rice bran, oat fiber, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide.

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Trivia
A mixture of Viagra and ecstasy, called sextasy, has become popular among rave partygoers. Viagra is also informally known as “Vitamin V”. The name “Viagra” is a marketing invention. It was possibly inspired by the Sanskrit word “vyāghra”, which means “tiger”. The word rhymes with “Niagara” (Niagara Falls is a popular honeymoon destination).

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References
Dr. John R. Brinkley began a fad for finding cures for male impotence during the 1930s. He used the medium of radio to achieve the same kind of advertising boom to treat the same kind of symptoms. Today the medium of television is being used for that same purpose. Time will tell how history will rate the current advertising campaigns by Viagra, Cialis, Levitra and Enzyte.

you all have strange fetishes